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TamsPPC has obtained an insider info on the new Palm product. No product info on the device, but the 2 new Palm product has codename as Zeppelin and Skywriter.
The leaked came from an developer invitation, where application developers submit their application to test with the new device. One of the device, the Zeppelin could be the new Palm Treo 800w, the Skywriter is said to be similar to Treo Centro design.
Check out the invitation letter below
Greetings,
Palm is pleased to invite you to participate in the launch of Zeppelin and Skywriter.As a launch developer, you can participate in additional marketing and sales program opportunities with Palm for your eligible application.
Your application is eligible for these programs if:
- Your application is ready at the time of device launch
- Your application has successfully passed Designed for Palm Products (DFPP) compatibility testing. Learn more about DFPP at http://pdn.palm.com/dfpp.Please let your relationship manager know if you plan on participating and when you have submitted your application for compatibility testing so we can expedite your application through the process.
Carrier Sales Training Materials
Information about your application will be included in the materials prepared for carrier sales training about the device. This opportunity lets the carriers and the carrier sales teams know which applications Palm has approved for use on Zeppelin devices.How to participate:
Fill out the attached PowerPoint template. Drop in a screen shot in the screen area of the device. Return the template to your relationship manager.
Submission due date: Friday May 30thRetail Demonstrations - NEW!
Through Palm’s association with MarketSource, your application can be demonstrated by MarketSource personnel to carrier retail outlets and large retailers throughout the United States. Simply provide MarketSource with your application and they’ll do the rest. It is like having 40+ evangelists demonstrating your application to carrier sales teams.How to Participate:
Please let your relationship manager know if you plan on participating and please confirm when you have submitted your application for compatibility testing so we can expedite your application through the process.We will contact you about your application, when it can be scheduled for demonstration, retail/sales initiatives, and how to provide your application.
We look forward to working with you on getting your application part of our Zeppelin and Skywriter launches. Please feel free to contact me any questions you might have.
Source [TamsPPC]
Check out the video tour of Blackberry OS4.6 from the new BlackBerry 9000. Although the Blackberry 9000 will only be announced next week, crackberry.com has got the unit from ebay auction much earlier than anyone.
Check out their review here
http://crackberry.com/blackberry-9000-smartphone-review-new-eye-candy
Continue with the Ferrari skinned RAZR phone, Motorola and Ferrari will re-introduce the V9 with Ferrari design. Not much information is available, but similar to Motorola Z8 Ferrari edition you will get access to videos from Ferrari, Ferrari wallpapers and ringtones, and some other goodies.
The Motorola V9 is available last year, check out its features below:
Source [Gizmo.es] via [unwiredview]
According to BGR, the Blackberry 9000 will be presented officially next week on May 12th at WES 2008 (Wireless Enterprise Symposium) in Orlando Florida.
Blackberry.com also tells you why you should attend the event
# 1. Hear from BlackBerry experts
# 2. Learn about new products coming from RIM
# 3. See what is new in the wireless industry
# 4. Learn best practices to better administer my BlackBerry deployment
# 5. Meet with vendors in the Solutions Showcase
# 6. Network with my peers
Source [BGR]